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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.94, 994.86 and 426.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.94, 994.86 and 426.19 is: 588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.94 : 994.86 = 426.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.94/994.86 = 426.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.94x = 994.86 × 426.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.94x = 423,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,999.38/720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.12

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